1995 Ford Explorer 4-Door

Pros: Comfortable, Reliable
Cons: Expensive, Nuisance Electrical Problems

I purchased my 1995 Ford Explorer, Eddie Bauer Edition new (it was a dealer demo) in 1995 after shopping and comparing nearly every competing SUV.

The Explorer was the most comfortable of all comparable SUV's at that time, and five years later...

Pros: Comfort, Styling, power, Sound system, engine reliability, A/C, room
Cons: Mediocre fuel economy, Tachometer paint scheme, weak transmission

Introduction
This is my boss's vehicle. I had the task of driving it 140 miles to the fleet dealership that replaced the transmission. This car couldn’t be more plush, it has the full XLT package, leather interior, six-disc CD changer, all...

Pros: Reliable, Smooth Ride, Mid-Size, Plenty of Room
Cons: Handling is Loose, Positioning of throttle

I inherited a 1995 Ford Explorer XLT (6 cylinder, 2 wheel drive) when I married my wife. I have driven many different makes and models of SUV's over the years so I feel pretty confident on rating this truck.

The Ford Explorer is one of the...

Pros: Lots of options, comfortable ride
Cons: gas guzzler, a bit sluggish on the hills, roll overs common

General
I've always been a "four wheels and an engine" kind of guy, you know, "point A to point B". I'm not into $30,000+ vehicles, in fact, I've never paid more then $12,000 for any vehicle I've ever owned. I feel that a vehicle is the...

Pros: Never had problems before
Cons: I can't trust FORD anymore.

Having been a FORD worshipper for many years, I have finally "de-sourced" FORD as a supplier for my family cars.
Dating back to to the late 1980's, I had not purchased anything but FORD products. From a Taurus Wagon to two Escorts...

Pros: plenty of power
Cons: nothing i see

I decided to purchase this vehicle because i wanted a sport utility that had the most luggage space i could get for the buck as well as the looks.
I did some delivery work and had owned a mini-van. it had the space but not the...

Pros: Nice and comfortable for on road and off
Cons: millions of problems and expensive to repair

We own a 1994 Ford Explorer with the Eddie Bauer package. It's a great looking vehicle, all the comforts you'd want: Leather seats, Lumbar, electronic everything. The most expensive component was the A/C. It eventually started getting warmer and warmer...

Pros: Comfortable, large enough for long trips with a lot of stuff
Cons: Unreliable, Ford unhelpful, high repair cost, not fuel efficient

I purchased this vehicle in 1998 as it was coming off a lease. The mileage was low, and the body was in great condition, and when I drove it there were no problems. Since purchasing it though, we have had quite a few problems. Brakes went early, and of...

Pros: Right size, Height, tough built and style.
Cons: Clostly broken parts.

Hi...
I was out in the market and I came accros with the idea of purchasing a SUV. I found none that would fit my pocket. So I had to go to an auction to get me one. This baby came along. Eddie Bauer, loaded, 4X4, control track. Man, my first SUV...

Pros: Very roomy and comfortable for a trip
Cons: Have to watch what you carry in the back such as gas cans, etc.

When we were shopping for a new car back in 1995, we looked at every
type. We decided on a SUV for a family car. We looked at all the ones
on the market and drove all the ones we could. We checked the books and
Consumer Guides and they...

Pros: Status symbol!, very reliable, comfortable, is wearing well for it's age
Cons: feel EVERY bump, not so hot gas mileage.

My mother bought this thing new in the summer of 1995. NO PROBS. I got it in the summer of 2001. I have had to replace the interior door handle inside the body panel (the plastic one snapped broken). I'm trying to think if anything else happened, and I...

Pros: Surprisingly Reliable, Easy to drive, Lots of room
Cons: Consumes too much fuel, Dash board bulb keeps burning out, Too many recalls

I'm bought my Exploder in 95' new. It's an XLT model without 4WD. The price I paided for it was approx. $24,000 out of door with taxes and everything. My explorer is loaded with all the power options like power door locks and cruise control. I've had...

Pros: Reliable, comfortable, large interior, cheap insurance, resale value
Cons: Gas mileage, engine/transmission refinement.

I bought this vehicle new, and have over 100K on it. I had a fast, sports car before this, and I've tried for 6 years to dislike the Explorer. Problem is, it's just so darn useful, comfortable inside, and reliable that I can't. I've had almost no...

Pros: It looks great
Cons: IT FLIPS VERY EASILY

I had a beautiful 1995 XLT Explorer. It had a sunroof, cd changer, electric everything, and it was a 4x4. It was a great first car for me until about a month ago.

I was driving about 30 on a dirt road and hit soft sand. I lost control...

Pros: Power, comfort, handling.
Cons: The one I've drove had idle issues, but nothing bad.

To start off, I will tell you straight up that this vehicle is good for somebody who wants a smooth, and powerful ride, but trade it in, or sell it only a few years later. I don't own a Ford Explorer, but I have driven one long enough and ...